Residential Childcare Worker
hace 7 días
Shotley Bridge
Residential Childcare Worker Shotley Bridge £12.71 - £20 per hour (including Bank Holidays) We are currently looking to recruit Residential Childcare Workers to work within a range of residential settings across the North East. Within this role you will be supporting a range of young people that may have learning difficulties, autism and/or emotional behavioural disorders and mental health issues. The younger persons you are supporting may also present different aspects of challenging behaviour and complex health needs. The ideal candidate will possess: • Previous experience of working within residential childcare settings., • Effective communications in relation to report writing and verbal communication with staff., • Awareness of non-verbal communication., • A professional and caring nature., • The ability to engage with young people in a positive and proactive manner., • A level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Children and Young People is desirable but not essential to the role. Requirements of the role: • Ensure the welfare of all young people within the service., • Take a child centred approach and ensure that high quality care is provided at all times., • Contribute towards the care, learning and development of young people within the service., • Ensure that young people within service are appreciated, provided with equal opportunities and never discriminated., • Ensure personal choice and encourage each young person to be involved in all aspects of their care., • Liaise with parents/families of the young people within the service as well as external authorities, • Follow individual care plan’s to ensure each young person is effectively supported with all of their daily living needs. A driving license and access to your own vehicle is desirable due to the nature of the role. Please apply with your CV via the apply button for further information